I Thought This Was a Slice of Life

Liangzai was swarmed and beaten up the moment he returned.

"Damn you! I told you not to watch so many adult films!"

"Are you messing with me? I know this kind of Japanese too!"

"You little bastard, you've completely embarrassed us!"

"Haha..."

Shuya suddenly heard an illusory, unfamiliar laugh. He turned his head instinctively to look at the doorway, but he didn't see anything.

Maybe it was just an illusion.

He didn't pay it any mind, simply pushing through the crowd in front of him and walking over.

"Shuya?"

Mai looked at his back in confusion.

"Uncle Aoki Shin."

Shuya called out to Aoki Shin, "How about I help out? I know a bit of Great Hua Language."

"Shu-chan? Are you serious?"

Aoki Shin was a bit skeptical.

Everyone's gaze was fixed on the suddenly appearing Shuya.

Jackie Chan's eyes flashed; he had already recognized Shuya. With his physical level, enhanced memory was just a minor feat.

Muscle Man A looked at Shuya and said to his companions, "This kid is pretty handsome... and he looks kind of familiar, doesn't he?"

"Hello there, your muscles are quite stylish too."

Shuya smiled and said to him.

Muscle Man A was shocked, "Whoa! So you actually know Cantonese!"

"I know a little."

Shuya smiled modestly.

"If you don't mind, I'll handle the translation from here on out."

Shuya switched back to standard language, as the author had had enough fun.

"Then I'll leave it to you."

Jackie Chan ignored his subordinates who were standing there grinning awkwardly and extended his hand to Shuya.

"Big Brother, hello. I really like your movies. It's my honor to be able to help."

"Haha, you really are the genius everyone says you are, Inoue."

Shuya feigned a shy smile, "Big Brother can just call me Shuya, or maybe Ah Shu? That feels more like Cantonese."

"Alright then, I'll call you Ah Shu."

Jackie Chan spoke to Shuya in a very approachable manner.

After communicating with Jackie Chan for a while, Shuya stopped chatting.

He simply relayed the words of both parties, translating in real-time.

Muscle Man ABC were all clicking their tongues in wonder, saying that Shuya's Cantonese was so fluent it was practically his mother tongue.

Shuya smiled without saying a word.

After Aoki Shin and Jackie Chan finished their conversation, Shuya introduced the others present to him.

After everyone got to know each other, Aoki Shin planned to take Jackie Chan and his group around the station to fulfill his duties as a host.

As the translator, Shuya had no choice but to mingle in the group at the front.

And so, the people working at the television station witnessed a bizarre scene: Aoki Shin, the producer, was actually standing behind Shuya, watching him chat and laugh with the big star from Great Hua.

And looking at Aoki Shin's expression, he wasn't annoyed at all; instead, he looked at Shuya with gratitude.

Truly magical.

Shuya didn't think too much about it, just doing his best to be a tour guide. In truth, he wasn't very familiar with the layout here either, he was just translating Aoki Shin's words.

After the tour, Shuya was finally able to get off the hook because the temporary translator had finally been found, and Shuya was no longer needed.

But after the temporary translator arrived and everyone chatted for a few minutes, they all realized that this translator wasn't as good as Shuya.

They couldn't say anything to the translator's face, so Aoki Shin, Horiuchi Susumu, and Jackie Chan's group had to just put up with it.

Actually, this temporary translator wasn't that bad; it was just that comparisons are odious.

It was just that Shuya had performed too well.

After being relieved of his duties, Shuya retreated to the back again, no longer stealing the spotlight.

Only then was Mai able to find a chance to talk to him.

She poked Shuya and whispered, "Shuya, when did you learn Great Hua Language?"

Shuya said casually, "I just flipped through a few books and learned it; Great Hua Language isn't actually that hard."

"Not hard?"

Mai was stunned, countless Chinese characters spinning in her little head.

In truth, the level of Chinese character proficiency in the Japan Administrative District had been declining more and more these days; some people weren't even sure how to write their own names, and even some teachers would hesitate when putting pen to paper. (This is real, not an exaggeration; the former I heard from a Japanese teacher, and the latter is from personal experience, haha.)

"I'd be a fool to believe you. You little brother are quite the rascal!"

Mai whispered into Shuya's ear, the sweet breath she exhaled making him shiver all over.

Shuya covered his ear and took a step back, saying apologetically, "Sorry, my ears are a bit sensitive."

"I know, I did it on purpose. Who told you to lie to me."

Mai huffed.

Heh, this tormenting little enchantress.

To be so good at flirting at such a young age—what will she be like when she grows up?

After teasing Shuya, Mai didn't press the matter further, and he quite liked that about her.

A girl who isn't annoying.

This trait alone was enough to beat out a vast number of girls, not to mention that she looked like a little fairy.

Shuya and Mai walked shoulder to shoulder at the back of the line, moving with the main group.

After walking a full circle, Aoki Shin and the others chatted with Jackie Chan about the script and took the opportunity to sign a contract.

The contents of this contract had been discussed long ago and were written in English, so Jackie Chan had no issues with it at all.

Next, both sides began the preliminary briefing for the upcoming Morning Drama, and Horiuchi Susumu, the director, was finally able to get a word in.

Listening from the side, Shuya learned that it wasn't just Jackie Chan who would be starring; his Cheng Stunt Team would be taking on all the roles of the Dahua Special Forces.

He also learned an important piece of news: this Morning Drama required someone to play the commander of the American side.

This American commander appeared even less than the character played by Jackie Chan; he was a big boss-type character.

Aoki Shin already had plans for who to invite, and he still wanted to invite a super-popular star.

He uttered a name that was incredibly famous.

Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Over a decade ago, he became a hit across the Earth Federation with a sci-fi action film called The Terminator, and today, he is an action star known to everyone globally.

Jackie Chan and Arnold Schwarzenegger could be said to be the representative action stars of the East and the West.

The two had collaborated on films before, and both had been wildly successful.

Shuya thought to himself, Aoki Shin isn't just spending a fortune here; he's likely spending his retirement savings too.

But in reality, the issue wasn't that serious.

MHK was already wealthy and powerful, and this was only a guest appearance, not a lead role.

The price certainly wouldn't be cheap, but for MHK.

It was a drop in the bucket.

ps2: Sharing a joke.

Sensitive character: So you // understand // Cantonese.

Me: ???

Section 54 48 Martial Bone

Although there were some twists and turns, the meeting finally ended without incident.

The young lady who was the lead actress successfully got a photo and an autograph.

In fact, everyone took turns taking photos with Jackie Chan.

His popularity was so high that even people in the same industry were fans of his.

Shuya waited until the crowd had mostly dispersed before going up to stop Jackie Chan, Aoki Shin, and the others who were about to leave.

Aoki Shin was planning to treat them to a night out.

"Shu-chan, do you still have something to do?"

Aoki Shin and Horiuchi Susumu both looked at him with confusion.

"Yes, could you give me a moment? I have some things I'd like to discuss with Mr. Cheng."

"This... you'll have to ask him yourself; I can't make that decision."

Aoki Shin didn't dare make decisions for Jackie Chan, so he just let Shuya go find him himself.

Jackie Chan was quite friendly as he said to Shuya, "What is it?"

"Yes, well... I have some things I'd like to ask for advice on."

Shuya wasn't looking to inquire about things like qigong; before that, he wanted to first understand the abnormalities in his own body.

Nothing was more important than this.

"Actually, it's like this: I feel like something is off with my body after working out, as if it's growing too fast."

Shuya voiced his confusion.

"Something is off with your body?"

Jackie Chan's gaze turned slightly more serious as he said, "In that case, do you mind if I take a look?"

"Sure, sorry to trouble you."

Shuya nodded.

"Hmm."

Jackie Chan didn't waste any words; he crouched down to knead Shuya's body, then placed his fingers on his wrist.

Shuya felt a warm current extend like a spirit snake, flowing through his entire body before quickly retracting.

Confirmed.

This world really did have qigong, damn it.

Shuya didn't show any abnormality on the surface, but in reality, he was deeply shaken inside.

However, having experienced transmigration and rebirth, he still possessed the capacity to accept it.

"Boss, what's wrong with him?"

"Is he alright?"

"Is there really something wrong?"